Speakers for 2026

KYCK 2026 speakers

Below you can meet our speakers for KYCK 2026.

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Meet our KYCK 2026 speakers

Our main speakers for KYCK 2026!

Pre Shunmugam

Youth Pastor, MBM Rooty Hill

Pre is the youth pastor at Multicultural Bible Ministry (MBM) in Rooty Hill, Western Sydney. He’s married to Holly, and together they have three kids: Isla, Poppy, and Koby, along with two dogs, Snoop and Rocky.

He loves God and he loves people. Each week, he counts it a privilege to open the Bible and help others see how good God is and what He has done for us through Jesus. Nothing beats those lightbulb moments when God opens someone’s heart to understand His goodness and take the next step in their relationship with Him.

In his spare time, you’ll find Pre hanging out with family and friends, eating fried chicken, scrolling through food reels, or rewatching the 2023 NRL Grand Final (LESSGO Panthers!).

He’s excited to open the book of Jonah with you and stand in awe of the God who relentlessly pursues people like us, offering the satisfaction, meaning and purpose our souls long for.

Smiling young man at KYCK 2026, Christian youth event in Australia promoting faith, community, and leadership for young people through dynamic activities and spiritual growth.

Chris Mann

Lead Pastor, Cornerstone Anglican Church Box Hill

Chris is the lead pastor/planter of Cornerstone Anglican Church Box Hill, Sydney. He came to trust in Jesus at youth group and is passionate for others to know Him too! Prior to planting Cornerstone, Chris had been involved in youth ministry for a number of years. It’s such a joy for him watching God at work in teenagers and seeing them boldly live out their faith.

Chris is married to Helen, and they have four kids. He loves hanging out with them, all things tennis & the mighty Parramatta Eels! He can’t wait to dive into the book of Jonah at KYCK, looking at God’s heart, His deep mercy, and what it means for us!

A large crowd of young people at KYCK 2026, participating in indoor worship, standing, singing, and enjoying Christian youth conference.
An enthusiastic speaker at KYCK 2026 Youth Conference, delivering an engaging talk to young participants about faith, community, and spiritual growth, with a stage setup and musical instruments in the background.
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Engaging youth panel discussion at KYCK 2026 youth event in Australia, focused on faith and community. Speakers share insights to inspire young people.

Meet our Seminar Speaker at KYCK 2026

Katie Stringer

SRE Coordinator – Inner West Scripture Team, Scripture Union Australia

Katie is a high school Scripture teacher in the Inner West. She loves leading a team of youth ministers, uni students and workers to deliver great SRE classes, lunchtime groups and special seminars to teenagers in public schools.

Katie met Jesus through another teenager (still one of her best friends) after her mum sent her to a local youth group. She first trusted in Jesus at KYCK (in the 90s!).

Originally from Bronte, Katie loves anything to do with waves and water. She’s married to Andrew, who loves building stuff, and together they have three beautiful teenagers. Lucy has just finished school, Eleanor is right in the middle, and William is starting high school.

Katie and her family love their local church, All Souls’ Anglican Church, Leichhardt, and have been part of this church family for twelve years.